Balz Auf der Maur, 6317 Oberwil bei Zug
Commercial, Documentary, Feature, Fiction
Camera Operator (Camcorder), DoP, Lighting Cameraman/-woman (TV/Event: simple setups), Live Camera Operator Handheld, Live Camera Operator Tripod
(Swiss) German (Native), English (Fluent), French (Basic)
mail[at]balzaufdermaur.com
https://www.balzaufdermaur.com
Portrait –
Balz is a cinematographer from Central Switzerland based in Zug and Zurich. He works on fictional and documentary films as well as other formats (commercial, music, experimental, live). He has experience working on films in Switzerland as well as abroad. He grew up in and around the mountains and has experience working on different kinds of terrain that alpine shooting scenarios might bring (e.g. ski (touring), mountaineering).
Work Experience –
Filmography (fiction & documentary):
https://swissfilms.ch/de/person/balz-auf-der-maur/1e89b836fbf04e45bd8b6df2c8585ca2
Education –
2019 — Training as camera assistant and camera operator (Swiss National Television, SRF/tpc)
2019-2022 — Bachelor of Arts in Video (Focus: Documentary Cinematography) (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, HSLU Design & Art)
2023-2026 — Master of Arts in Cinematography (Film) (Zurich University of the Arts, ZHdK)
Personal equipment –
Toolkit (AC equipment, cables & rigging parts), onboard monitor, cine tripod, cinesaddle, LED lights
Outdoor equipment (backpacks, touring skis, avalanche rescue kit, ...)
